It’s official: Hollywood power duo Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have called it quits. Court documents obtained by PEOPLE confirm that their divorce has been finalized, nearly 20 weeks after Lopez filed for dissolution of marriage on August 20.
This marks the end of a whirlwind rekindled romance that captured the public’s imagination in 2021, leading to a fairy-tale wedding, and now, a bittersweet conclusion.
Affleck and Lopez first tied the knot in an intimate Las Vegas ceremony in July 2022, delighting fans who had followed their love story since the early 2000s. A month later, they celebrated again, this time with a grand affair in Georgia surrounded by family and friends. The Georgia ceremony, held on August 20, 2022, was meant to cement their love, but it would also mark the date Lopez chose to file for divorce exactly two years later.
Talking about irreconcilable differences, Lopez listed April 26 as the couple’s separation date. Her filing at the Los Angeles County Superior Court was notably pragmatic: no request for spousal support, a split of attorney’s fees, and a statement that the division of assets and obligations remains “unknown” and to be determined. She also requested a return to her maiden name, Jennifer Lynn Lopez.
While the split might seem amicable on paper, sources close to the couple painted a picture of heartbreak and resilience. “She didn’t want a divorce. She wanted to figure things out. They love each other. Jennifer is not the type to just give up,” shared an insider about Lopez’s initial reluctance. Yet, another source described Affleck as “doing well” and thriving in the aftermath, focusing on work and family.
Affleck, ever the dedicated dad, leaned into fatherhood and his career. “He’s been great with the kids and is very focused. He seems happy,” the source added. Meanwhile, Lopez channelled her emotions into her craft, attending events solo and promoting her projects with an unmistakable air of strength.
Despite their separation, the former couple has maintained a united front for their blended families. In September, they were spotted sharing a family lunch at the Beverly Hills Hotel’s Polo Lounge, proving their commitment to co-parenting. Lopez, who shares twins Max and Emme, 16, with ex-husband Marc Anthony, and Affleck, father to Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12, from his marriage to Jennifer Garner, appear to be prioritizing their children above all.
As the year drew to a close, Lopez looked back on 2024 with a reflective and optimistic perspective. In a video montage shared on Instagram, she highlighted key moments, including her Met Gala appearance, premieres of Atlas and Unstoppable, and her work on the film This Is Me … Now: A Love Story. “I am very proud of how I handle all the things. All the things,” she said in a voiceover, adding, “In my low moments, I’ve learned to just feel the feelings and then let them go.”
As Lopez and Affleck close this chapter, they do so with grace, determination, and mutual respect.
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